Meaning of the word groundwater in English
What does groundwater mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
groundwater
US /ˈɡrɑʊndˌwɔt̬·ər, -ˌwɑt̬·ər/
UK /ˈɡraʊndˌwɔː.tər/
Noun
water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
Example:
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The well draws its water from the groundwater aquifer.
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Pollution of groundwater is a serious environmental concern.